1oz Silver Lunar Mouse 2008

Long since sold out, the 2008 Year of the Mouse 1oz coin was the first in the Perth Mint's popular Lunar II silver bullion coin series.

The Australian Lunar II series of coins epitomises the Perth Mint's rich tradition of minting bullion coins portraying Chinese themes. The reverse design of this year's release marks the 2008 Year of the Mouse, one of the 12 animals associated with the ancient Chinese lunar calendar and the first coin in this series.

The coins depict a pair of mice, the Chinese character for 'mouse' and the inscription 'Year of the Mouse', along with the Perth Mint's traditional 'P' mintmark.